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Recorded Webinars: What’s in a Failure’s Name? Random, Systematic, or Both?
This webinar will discuss the definitions of each type of failures along with their key differences: random failures are included in probabilistic failure analysis and systematic failures require changes in operating procedures. It will look at the results of a survey where respondents classified real failures, showing that many failures classified as systematic which would result in an unrealistically low failure rate and possibly dangerous designs. We will then discuss why field failure collection systems must count all real failures until it is shown by new failure records that a change in a procedure is effective in eliminating a type of failure no matter if what it is called.
Blog Entry: Dreaming of a Better Tomorrow?
When I was a kid, I liked watching the Jetsons. I felt certain that by the year 2000 we’d all be enjoying those flying saucers and futuristic homes. Imagine my disappointment that in 2018 we still drive on 4 wheels… and my home cannot elevate itself above bad weather… and…
News Item: ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus achieves IEC 62443 Certification from exida
ABB’s flagship SD Series HPC800 controller , part of the ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus portfolio, received IEC 62443 certification , which recognizes that the controller has met the requirements for the software development lifecycle assessment, functional security assessment and communications robustness testing. The certification awarded by exida demonstrates compliance to…
Recorded Webinars: exSILentia v4; What will happen to my exSILentia v3 files?
As customers are upgrading from exSILentia v3 to exSILentia v4, a common question we receive is what the impact will be on exSILentia v3 projects. Well, exSILentia v3 project can easily be opened in exSILentia v4. Upon opening the v3 project will automatically be upgraded to the v4 project format. But what happens behind the scenes? Is there any impact to existing data/project information? This webinar will address changes made to exSILentia and the potential impact on v3 projects.
News Item: exida Presenting and Exhibiting at 2018 ECI Users Exchange
exida will be presenting and exhibiting at the 2018 ECI Users Exchange to be held May 2 - 3, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA at the Marriott Pittsburgh Airport. Stop by during exhibit hours and say hello. Presentations Also exida's Loren Stewart and Steve Gandy are among the presenters at this…
News Item: exida Presenting and Exhibiting at AIChE’s 2018 Spring Meeting & 14th GCPS
exida will be presenting and exhibiting at the AIChE’s 2018 Spring Meeting & 14th GCPS to be held April 22-26, 2018 in Orlando,FL. Stop by Booth #605 during exhibit hours. This year we will be showcasing some of our newest products and services that reduce engineering time and minimize risk.…
News Item: SIL Verification Presentation to be Given in Australia
Eric Scharpf will be presenting the topic ‘SIL Verification: Getting It Right and Making It Better’, organized by IICA. The presentation will be held on 10 April 2018 in Sydney. Presentation Overview: This session will first look into the critical considerations and assumptions behind the main AS 61511 SIL Verification…
Recorded Webinars: exSILentia® SILver™ and the Data Core
See how exSILentia’s new SILver module integrates the conceptual design verification in an unprecedented way, allowing you to break through the clutter. SILver™ now extensively uses the exSILentia® data core’s library system allowing you to easily re-use sensor/final element groups, legs, and even individual devices. SILver™ now extensively uses a device model concept that improves integration with SILstat™ and subsequent failure data collection. And there are many more new features. This webinar will provide you with an overview of this major exSILentia® release.
Blog Entry: Functional Safety Assessment of Valve Assemblies (Part 1)
In this blog series, I will cover the emerging trends in the valve assembly market, how these trends relate to the IEC 61511 requirements, and what's in a final element. When you look at the different devices that go into some of these safety systems, the final element becomes quite…
News Item: Open Enrollment SIL verification with SILver™ Class in Houston
exida Academy is pleased to announce the open enrollment course SIL verification with SILver™ presented by exida CTO Iwan van Beurden. The course is confirmed and will be held in at the Houston Marriot North in Houston,TX from Apr 10 - Apr 11, 2018. For more details and to sign…
Azbil Corporation - Model ACP,ACN,HCB,HCN,HPC,VDC,& AC2
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Azbil Corporation - Model AGVB,AGVM,HLS,HLC,HTS,HSC & HPS
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Azbil Corporation - Model PSA, HA & VA
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Recorded Webinars: The Demand Debate! Low demand vs High demand mode of operation
In this webinar, we will examine:
- Safety function definitions
- How low, high and continuous demand rates are defined,
- Examples of each demand mode,
- The effects of the demand mode on your system,
- SIL tables: high demand vs low demand
- How proof testing can influence your demand mode and
- PFDavg vs PFH calculations
News Item: exida Certifies Synopsys to ISO 26262 Standard for Functional Safety
Synopsys, Inc. today announced the industry's most comprehensive independent ISO 26262 functional safety assessment and certification for all the tools in the Synopsys Design Platform, enabled by Synopsys' Fusion Technology™. This certification allows automotive semiconductor component and system designers to meet the most stringent safety-related requirements for modern-era vehicles. The…
Velan S.A.S. - Cryogenic Quench Relief Valves
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Velan S.A.S. - Cryogenic Low Pressure Control Valves
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Velan S.A.S. - Cryogenic High Pressure Control Valves
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Recorded Webinars: Safety Alarms: At the Intersection of Alarm Management and Functional Safety
“Safety Alarms” (aka Safety Related Alarms) are commonly used as safeguards or independent protection layers to prevent the escalation of hazardous scenarios. Despite this simple purpose, there is a wide range in the interpretation of what a safety alarm is, its requirements and how it should be managed. Some schools of thought advocate that safety alarms have a risk reduction > 10 and must be implemented in a safety instrumented system (SIS) that is compliant with IEC 61511. Others would say that all alarms implemented in an SIS are safety alarms. Still others would say that safety alarms can be implemented in a BPCS, and they may be assigned a risk reduction factor ≤ 10.
This webinar will highlight the current “body of knowledge” contained in ISA-18.2, EEMUA 191, UK HSE’s OG47, IEC 61511, and ISA-84. It will also discuss where industry is heading in terms of new guidance, interpretations, and requirements. Organizations such as the UK HSE, NAMUR, and ISA are updating existing guidelines or developing new ones. ISA is developing a new standard on Safety Controls, Alarms and Interlocks (ISA-84-91.03).
This webinar will discuss how to identify what is a safety alarm (and what this means to the end user). It will also discuss how risk reduction, safety integrity level, identification as a safeguard or independent protection layer, and use as a mitigation or prevention barrier, impacts requirements.
Recorded Webinars: The Optimal SIL Certification Path for all Manufacturers
Due to the rapid growth of IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Certification, many companies who haven’t achieved certification are now trying to catch up and understand what is involved. Manufacturers now have MANY different options when obtaining certification. Certification is now molded around the manufacturer. How much time will it take? How much will it cost? How many man hours will be consumed to achieve certification? What are the benefits? These are now ALL questions the manufacturer gets to choose.